At first, Jiraiya thought Hyuga Sho was joking.
Or merely putting on a show.
But later, he realized Hyuga Sho was genuinely considering supporting Tsunade's bid to become Hokage...
Of course, Jiraiya had also learned about it when he returned to the village.
Hyuga Mami had been studying Monster Strength under Tsunade...
Hmm, three hundred million.
"Lord Tsunade is the granddaughter of First Hokage Hashirama Senju, with impeccable roots... She is also one of the Legendary Sannin and a disciple of Lord Third Hokage... If even she isn't qualified to become Hokage, then who is?"
Hyuga Sho was only hinting at it on the surface.
But in truth, he had already decided that Tsunade would become the future Hokage of the Ninja Weapon.
Jiraiya probed Hyuga Sho.
Hyuga Sho revealed his stance as well, confusing Jiraiya.
Step by step, he kept Jiraiya from reacting in time, leading him astray.
Once the rice was cooked, everything would be simple.
"But we're not the ones calling the shots in Konoha right now."
Jiraiya reminded Hyuga Sho to pay attention to his identity as a ninja.
He should enjoy his blessings and stop thinking too much.
"That doesn't matter."
Hyuga Sho didn't care at all.
"Several members of the High Command are already old... Lord Hokage is old too... If we don't choose the next Hokage, how will Konoha remain stable in the future?"
Hyuga Sho wore an expression of deep concern for the world.
I'm doing all this for Konoha.
"..."
A trace of confusion flashed through Jiraiya's eyes.
He couldn't figure out whether Hyuga Sho was a great loyalist who seemed treacherous or a great traitor who seemed loyal.
It was difficult to tell.
"Old people are usually lacking in heart, energy, and spirit. They have no drive... In the hands